Adams County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, Idaho don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17–20, 2020) left 3,127 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 14th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 52 customers (2.5%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17–20, 2020 | 3,127(100%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2021 | 2,724(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 17, 2020 | 2,521(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2015 | 2,366(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 29–30, 2018 | 2,029(95.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Idaho. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Adams County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17–20, 2020. It peaked at 3,127 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/adams-county